Chowchilla, CA vs Seaside, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Chowchilla

63.5

#1763 nationally

vs

Seaside

63.7

#1750 nationally

Seaside leads in walk score (53 vs 25). Chowchilla leads in cost of living index (114 vs 158). Seaside leads in crime level (14.1 vs 18.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chowchilla, CA Seaside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.5 (#1763) 63.7 (#1750)
Population 19,328 31,317
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $392,908 $800,284
Median Household Income $67,212 $80,239
Average Commute 28.3 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 25 53
Crime Level 18.5 14.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 114 158
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+20.8 D+29.9